Book banning report: PenAmerica releases its annual “Most Banned” books in schools
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Pen America, founded in 1922, is a nonprofit that celebrates free expression and champions the…
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NKY Education Council seeking nominations for its Excellence in Education awards
The Northern Kentucky Education Council is seeking nominations for its annual Excellence in Education Celebration Awards. The awards recognize Northern…
KBE’s High School Transformation State Network building capacity of state boards to enrich student experiences
The National Association of State Boards of Education invited the Kentucky Board of Education to participate in its High School…
Sunday read: New study shows 5 million middle-schoolers unable to access AfterSchool Programs
A remarkable 95% of parents of middle school students who attend an afterschool program report being satisfied with their child’s…
Newport Central Catholic High School celebrates opening of Tom Hoffman Alumni Hall and Commons
Newport Central Catholic High School (NCCHS) on Friday celebrated the opening of its newly renovated entrance and main lobby with…
Kenton County Schools named winner of 2026 DALI National Award of District of Distinction
The Kenton County School District has been named a winner of the 2026 District Administration Leadership Institute National Award of…
Covington schools liaison named finalist in EverDriven’s inaugural Modern Student Transportion Awards
The Kentucky Department of Education announced that Lori Knochelmann, Covington Independent’s local homeless liaison, has been named a finalist in…
NKU celebrates graduation of more than 1,500 students during fall commencement cermonies
Northern Kentucky University honored more than 1,500 graduates over two ceremonies during the university’s 54th commencement Saturday. Since 1968, NKU…
Covington Catholic High School announces Joseph Ledonne as school’s new alumni director
Covington Catholic High School has announced Joseph Ledonne, a 2015 graduate, as the school’s new alumni director. In the role,…
KDE announces video and poster contest to promote ‘You Belong! Attendance Matters’ campaign
Students from across Kentucky have the chance to make videos and posters showing what makes their school special in a…
NKU launches CST Circle intitiative in effort to build philanthropic support for student success
Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson launched a new initiative designed to inspire support for the university and grow the…
Council on Postsecondary Education, UK partner to understand community college graduate choices
The Kentucky Student Success Collaborative, an initiative of the Council on Postsecondary Education, is partnering with the University of Kentucky…
More than 40 local KY chambers of commerce endorse Beshear Pre-K for All initiative
Forty-three local Kentucky chambers of commerce, including the NKY Chamber, endorsed Gov. Andy Beshear’s Pre-K for All initiative this week,…
NKU named among Newsweek’s top 50 list of America’s Top Online Colleges 2026
Northern Kentucky University has been ranked 47th on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026 out of 250…
Newport’s Donovan Macario-Avila named 2025 Governor’s Scholars Program Hal Smith Scholar
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program has announced Donovan Macario-Avila, a student at Newport High School, has been named the 2025…
Kentucky Department of Education now accepting nominations for 2027 Teacher of the Year
The Kentucky Department of Education is accepting nominations for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards through Jan. 2….
NKU adds new MBA options in artificial intelligence and supply chain analytics
Northern Kentucky University is partnering with Risepoint, an education technology company, to expand its online Master of Business Administration program…
Read to Succeed: Lessons from Taylor Mill Elementary from an indepth study of its strong literacy improvements
Staff report The Kentucky Department of Education is zeroing in on lessons learned in case studies on Read to Succeed,…
Author and educator Kim Shearer combines love of teaching with graphic-novel writing
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer For author and educator Kim Shearer, the 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, the…
Keep the pages turning: Mayor’s Winter Reading Challenge continues through December 10
There’s still plenty of time for Covington’s youngest readers to jump into the Mayor’s Winter Reading Challenge — and plenty…
OneQuest Health, NKU partnership secures funds to combat mental health workforce shortages
A partnership between OneQuest Health and Northern Kentucky University has secured $100,000 in funding to create scholarships aimed at addressing…
Covington schools superintendent job posting reflects strong community input
Using input from almost 650 education and community members, the Covington Board of Education has officially posted the job opening…